On the recordApril 5, 1905
There is no power that can be given to the representatives of the people which it is not possible to abuse.
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presidency.ucsb.eduThere is no power that can be given to the representatives of the people which it is not possible to abuse.
Address to the Texas State Legislature in Austin
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